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Exhibit 23.01

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-174693 on Form S-3 of our report dated Feb. 27, 2012, relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule of Southwestern Public Service Company appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Southwestern Public Service Company for the year ended December 31, 2011.
 
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
February 27, 2012